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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 226
BY REPRESENTATIVE PIERRE
COMMENDATIONS: Commends First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley upon her
retirement from the U.S. Army Reserves
A RESOLUTION1
To commend First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley upon her retirement from the U.S.2
Army Reserves after twenty-eight years of service.3
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House of Representatives hereby expresses gratitude and4
commendation to Lindsey Duplechain Halley, who initially joined the U.S. Army on5
August 14, 1978, and on May 5, 2014, retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with twenty-6
eight years of service to her state and nation; and7
WHEREAS, Sergeant Halley attended basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri,8
and began her army career as a personnel records specialist stationed at Ft. Jackson, South9
Carolina; and10
WHEREAS, Sergeant Halley served two tours of duty in Kuwait/Iraq in support of11
Operation Iraqi Freedom and was mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom,12
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert13
Storm, Ft. Bliss, Texas; and14
WHEREAS, in addition to her involvement with the nation's overseas military15
actions, Sergeant Halley served with distinction in a large number of assignments and16
positions of significant leadership including Acting Financial Management Center Sergeant17
Major, Financial Management Advisor, 469th Financial Management Center, New Orleans,18
Louisiana; Financial Management Auditor, Internal Control Team Non-Commissioned19
Officer In Charge, Balad, Iraq and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Disbursing Agent, Finance20
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, and Detachment Sergeant, Camp Bucca, Iraq,21 HLS 14RS-6195 ORIGINAL
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1/376th, Wausau, Wisconsin; Personal Service Manager, S-1 Non-Commissioned Officer1
In Charge, Camp Arifjan Kuwait; Course Manager, Senior Instructor and Small Group2
Leader, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; First Sergeant, 294th3
Conus Replacement Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Acting Commander, 818th Conus4
Replacement Company, Lake Charles, Louisiana; and5
WHEREAS, despite the tremendous responsibilities and time commitments6
associated with these positions and service, Sergeant Halley completed both a bachelor of7
science degree, graduating magna cum laude, and a master of science degree during her8
tenure in the U.S. Army; and9
WHEREAS, the pursuit of excellence has been a hallmark of Sergeant Halley's10
service in the Army as evidenced by numerous awards and decorations she has received,11
including the Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (4th12
Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (5th13
Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Global War On Terrorism14
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with15
Campaign Star, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award),16
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), and Armed Forces Reserve17
Medal with "M"device and 20 Year Device, and upon her retirement she has been18
recommended for the Legion of Merit award; and 19
WHEREAS, the endurance and the preservation of American ideals and values20
depends in great measure on the loyalty, dedication, and sacrifice of individuals like21
Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley, an exceptional woman and an inspiration to all.22
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the23
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley24
upon her retirement from the U.S. Army Reserves after twenty-eight years of service, and25
does hereby extend to her every good wish for health and happiness in her future endeavors.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted27
to Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley.28 HLS 14RS-6195 ORIGINAL
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Pierre HR No. 226
Commends First Sergeant Lindsey Duplechain Halley upon her retirement from the U.S.
Army Reserves.